Press Release
United States Forces-Afghanistan
February 28, 2009
Release Number 20092802-01
Coalition Forces maintain pressure in Khakrez District
KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition Forces killed one militant and detained six suspected militants during operations in Kandahar province Feb. 27.
In Khakrez district, Kandahar province, approximately 80 km northwest of Kandahar, Coalition Forces conducted a search of several compounds to locate and detain suspected militants involved in the Maywand improvised explosive device network.
When forces arrived at the location to be searched, they called for all non-combatants to exit the buildings. After searching the compounds and questioning individuals present, forces detained five suspected militants.
Coalition Forces also tracked several militants who had fled the target location. One of the militants was killed when he maneuvered on the force, displaying hostile intent. A second suspected militant was
detained.
An AK-47 assault rifle and a chest rack were found in one of the buildings on the compound. The Coalition Forces protected 20 women and 39 children.
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United States Forces Afghanistan's mission, in coordination with NATO's International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.
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